Antyllus was a Greek surgeon, who lived in the 2nd century AD in Rome. He is most notable for his method of treatment of aneurysms. He described the types of aneurysms, and created a taxonomy related to the lesions' potential for rupture.[1] He lived in the same era as Galen, and as Galen was dominant figure in the field of medicine, Antyllus excelled in surgery. His works have been lost, however some are reflected in the writings of Oribasius. He developed specific instructions for a number of operations. He also listed the indications and contraindications and described the complications that could arise from the operations. His operation for aneurysm remained the standard procedure until the 19th century.[2] The 2nd century is the period from 101 - 200 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era. ... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... An aneurysm (or aneurism) is a bulge in a blood vessel that bursts usually near the brain. ... This article is about the field and science of medical practice and health care. ... A cardiothoracic surgeon performs a mitral valve replacement at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. ...
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^ Fortner G, Johansen K.: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. West J Med. 1984 Jan; 140(1): 50-59. PMCID: 1011036, PDF
^ DeBakey ME: A surgical perspective., Ann Surg. 1991 Jun; 213(6): 499-531. PMCID: 1358568, PDF
The thematic and lexicographic connection that Antyllus draws between phimosis and paraphimosis underscores the importance of the existence of an inflammatory process implicit in a diagnosis of phimosis.
In a separate chapter, Antyllus describes a condition in which the previously retractable foreskin becomes adhered to the glans because of ulcerations of either part.
Antyllus is careful to avoid calling this condition phimosis, and instead calls it simply ``adherence of the foreskin''.
Antyllus and Caesarion are young men, fourteen and sixteen, but no younger than Alexander when he squashed whole cities that his father, the great warrior King Philip, had not been able to subdue.
Antyllus did not know her, however, to take the warning, and he was young and male and Roman.
Antyllus only shows up for a few sentences though, since at the time when this story takes place he is already...
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